Poison Town by Creston Mapes

There's More Than One Kind of Poison in This Town

People are sick and dying. Rumors are swirling. Some claim chemicals leaking from a manufacturing plant are causing the cancer that's crippling people on the poor side of Trenton City, Ohio. Yet nothing at the plant appears amiss. The problem remains a mystery until reporter Jack Crittendon's long-time mechanic falls ill and he investigates. Soon Jack becomes engulfed in a smokescreen of lies, setups, greed, and scandal. The deeper he digs, the more toxic the corruption he uncovers. As he faces off with the big-time players behind the scenes and tries to beat the clock before more people die, he realizes the chillingly unthinkable--he knows too much.

My Review: 

I am such a huge fan of Mr. Mapes' books!! I have already read three of them and am always impressed by his writing and storylines! This book did not disappoint--in fact, it had me turning the pages wondering what would come next. This compelling story deals with the ethics of big business and whether that big business is making people sick. Add to that storyline characters that grapple with very real issues such as forgiveness, and you get a book that is very powerful; this book will have you hanging on right to the end! Read it--you won't regret it!

Thank you to NetGalley and David C Cook for allowing me to preview this book--the opinions which I wrote are my own.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars